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MG04 TFV

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

46,213 mi
Last recorded46,213 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG04 TFV
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 46,213 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 45,280 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 44,886 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 44,795 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 44,768 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 44,764 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 43,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 41,109 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 39,599 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 36,886 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 35,948 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 33,840 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 33,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 33,366 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 30,871 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 28,608 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 26,556 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 24,656 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 21,528 miles

How Reliable is the MG Tf?

Based on 475,348 MOT tests across 28,732 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
2,413
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
28,732
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,890
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,830
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 17,226
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,638
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,951
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MG04 TFV is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2004 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 43,805 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Tf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MG04 TFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Tf typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this MG Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MG04 TFV registered?

MG04 TFV is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is MG04 TFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MG04 TFV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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